… Rights. Instead we see global resistance as governments, organizations and alt-right groups define themselves by … we have seen the world unite with one voice and scream that equity matters. Human Rights are about ensuring no person … and celebrated. Unifor has made real strides with our equity programs and we will continue to make the necessary …
… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 3 February … 2019 President. While being President Shinade has set up equity groups, which her local has never had. Local 6005 now … Shinade understands the importance of equity, equality and education. She continues to have her local be more involved …
… Unifor delegates adopt new bargaining priorities at 2019 … incredible work done since 2016. Key achievements toward equity include having 375 active Women’s Advocates across … for young workers. The union has also negotiated Paid Education Leave (PEL) and encourages participation in …
… Activism starts with organizing February 13, 2018 Share Main Image Image … local unions. Local organizing is how LGBTQ members can win equity, safety and respect at work. Here is just one example … and safe by educating and creating bridges for equality and equity. Vahedjian notes that the committee also organizes …
… 2023 November 28, 2023 Share Main Image Image Unifor marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities … to transform our workplaces into models of inclusivity and equity, not just on this International Day of Persons with … to transform our workplaces into models of inclusivity and equity, not just on this International Day of Persons with …
… Members meet to build a more inclusive Unifor June 16, 2016 Share Aboriginal and … a representative from Black Lives Matter Toronto, and educational workshops, an emphasis was placed on building an … given the pink slip, there is still work to do to advance equity. “We can’t pretend racism doesn’t exist in our daily …
… UE and Unifor Launch Solidarity Project August 29, 2017 Share August … on shared values and commitment to aggressive struggle, equity and political independence. “Working people in the … of Trump will not bring them the healthcare, good jobs and education that our communities need. We need a new labor …
… Political Action Increases Equity September 15, 2017 Share Unifor activists know that representation matters in politics … that is often silenced and left out. Her campaign pushed an equity agenda and helped open the doors for B.C.’s new NDP …
… Black History Month: Unifor members speak on activism Week 1 February … the local. She has also served on her local’s Women’s and Education committees. Her union training includes grievance … Pharmacare Program, and worked to help legislate pay equity. Jackie has supported and participated in countless …
… 4, 2014 Share From almost her first days in the General Motors plant in Oshawa, Bev McCloskey fought for women’s … struggle for women's rights in our union and fought for the equity that women enjoy today in our workplaces and … walls in the plants. The Sisterhood Room at Unifor’s Family Education Centre are named in honour of McCloskey and other …
… First Black director of Quebec Regional Council elected May 18, 2021 Share … within the organization by taking action to ensure equity and full representation of the diverse equity-seeking … Council’s AWOC standing committee, a trainer with Unifor’s Education Department and member of Unifor Quebec’s energy …
… Unifor signs declaration of intent to grow diversity, equity, … and inclusion. We will implement and expand training and education on diversity and inclusion. We will share our …
… Unifor marks National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence … the Calls for Justice. We also committed to using our education programs to further truth and reconciliation, … in life; initiatives such as access to good jobs, pay equity and universal child care. Strong equity laws, social …
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